Locked Up

Chapter Twenty-One

Kehlani "Delicious" Jackson
I slipped on my black heels and matching black hat. I made sure my necklace was in place and my dress was smoothed down. My purse had my hand written speech in it as well as many tissue packets I could fit.

Stepping outside of the apartment, I walked to my car and got in. I looked up at the complex that I had recently moved into. I couldn't stay at that house. It reminded me too much of him.

The last few days have been a blur. Twain left me on Monday, we told everybody on Wednesday, and today was his funeral.

I drove to the home that Twain had picked out specifically for his funeral. Apparently it was all in the will that I had yet to read. I didn't want to read his last words. Not yet.

I walked inside and was greeted by X, Lamar, Yandi, Tatiyana, Capo, Cattleya, and Tyler. We were here before anybody else so we could have our own private moments with him.

Yandi greeted me with a tight hug. I squeezed back and we just sat there like that for awhile. My heart was beating out of my chest as my eyes met the closed casket. Yandi released me, and I approached it. The dark cherry woodwork was smooth and cold to touch. I closed my eyes and pictured his face. His beautiful eyes and perfect smile. The way he laughed and how he looked at me. He was everything I could hope for. He was my dream.

People began to file in and I saw Carter sit in one of the booths. Slowly I walked over towards him and nodded. "Thank you for coming."

"Thank you for inviting me. I know it was never established but, I wanted to be a part of Twain's life. Especially as a father figure."

"Well I'm sure either way he would appreciate you being here," I said softly.

"And I know his mother wishes she could come but-"

"He didn't want her here. He doesn't believe that she deserves to be surrounded by the people who cared about him. I have to go because we'll be starting soon and I'm giving part of the eulogy. Goodbye Carter." I walked away and took my seat beside X.

We began with "Keep Your Head to the Sky" by Earth Wind and Fire. The preacher began the sermon but I could hardly keep up as I kept looking towards his casket. The love of my life has left me. I wasn't there to see him off to God's gates. I was home. Cooking. I should have stayed at the hospital-

"And now a few words from what Twain referred to as "his one and only." Ms.Jackson?" The preacher called out. I stood slowly and walked to the podium.

"Um hi. I know most of you in here. I uh- I'm sorry I will try to continue on as much as I can." I took a deep breath and read my message out loud. "Twain Wilson. Without a doubt he was the love of my life. So driven. Family oriented. Just an amazing person all around. I remember I used to wake up every morning and there he would be staring down at me with those big gorgeous eyes of his. And we used to have this saying whenever we needed a reminder of what we meant to each other. I remember how he smiled when he used to look at me. That infamous smirk that used to cross his face when he got what he wanted. But most of all, I remember the look in his eyes when we would say "just you and me" to one another.

Those four simple words meant just as much as the last three he said to me. I love you. Not only was Twain my guardian and my King, he was my everything. And I'll never forget the joy he once brought me. And I hope when my time comes, we'll be reunited once again. I love you Twain Wilson."

***
I kicked my shoes off and sniffed. After the funeral we went to the burial site and laid Twain inside his grave.
I almost lost it when they lowered him into the ground. My hands were shaking and my body trembled.

I walked into the kitchen and decided to have a glass of wine. I reached for a glass but I wasn't tall enough to grab it. I turned around, with a smile, expecting to see Twain reaching for it to help me, but I was met with an empty room.

I slid down to the floor slowly and wept. I wept for my love. I wept for him because he's not here. I cried out in agony as I clutched my chest when the burning sensation set in. It felt as if my heart were on fire and my muscles went numb. I was numb to feeling anything besides pain. I just wanted him here with me. Soon things began to haze and everything went dark.

I felt myself being picked up and carried into the bedroom. I wrapped my arms around their neck and squeezed. "Twain," I groaned. My eyes shot open as I was met with X's face. He set me down on the bed and fetched me some pills.

"I came to check on you but you were on the floor. What happened?"

"I must've passed out... thank you," I said as he handed me the meds.

"Stay on top of taking those. Wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you."

"X, what happens now?" I whispered.

"I don't know D. I honestly don't know," he cracked.

"Will you-will you stay with me? I don't want-"

"I'll stay until you fall asleep." He sat on the other side while I laid down.

"Do you think he's watching over us?"

"I hope so D. I want to be able to see him again."

"Yeah. Me too." I sighed and looked to him. "Will you-will you come to the reading with me?"

"Of course."

***
The following day X and I met with Twain's lawyer to discuss the terms of the will he had wrote. X and I sat in the office in silence. I never thought I would be sitting here. I always thought I'd go first.

"Are we ready to get started with Mr.Wilson's last testament?" The man asked. I closed my eyes and breathed slowly. With a nod, he began reading. "A message to my brother, Xavier Wilson, I've never been more proud of you. You are what drove me to do this. I'm sorry that you thought I did this to hurt you, and all I can do is hope you realize that I did this so you could have all you've ever wanted. And to you, I leave the business as well as $250,000." My eyes went wide. I looked to X and he was crying silently to himself.

"To the love of my life. Hey mami, I know how emotional you are so just bare with me okay? First, thank you for an amazing ride. I haven't been this happy in a long time. So thank you for sharing yourself with me. Mind, body, and soul. I love how beautiful you are. Your smile, your eyes, your everything. Ms.Jackson you were my world. Which is why I'm leaving you what I left behind. All of the houses, they're yours, Duke, well he's always been yours. I've left you $1,000,000. Go to school. Do whatever you want with it. And you are officially exempted from the business. Without an exit ritual. I love you Kehlani."

***
Weeks go by and I can't seem to pull myself from my bed. I haven't gone to the house and frankly, I don't know if I'll ever be able to. It's too painful.

A rapid knocking at my door caused me to groan. I'd been sitting in the dark for hours. My blinds were closed and I hadn't eaten in a few days I think.

Climbing out of the bed, I walked slowly to the door. Screaming came from the other side making me roll my eyes. "Who is it?" I yelled.

"Kehlani! Open the door!" Xavier yelled. My eyes widened as I unlocked the door. He pushed it open, pushed me back, and slammed it shut.

"X, what the-" his hand clamped over my mouth and he pushed me inside of my dark bedroom. "X what the hell?" I screeched.

"I'm sorry I had to. I don't know who's watching or listening. I had to get you as far back as possible."

"X, what the hell are you going on about?"

"It's Twain. I think he's alive."

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